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May Our Lady of Mount Carmel be with you always.  May she be the star that guides you and never disappears from your horizon.  May she lead you now, throughout your life, and at its completion to a safe haven.

Pope John Paul II

 

 

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Mass Schedule

Weekday
7:45 am

Saturday
4:30 pm

Sunday
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 noon

Holy Day
Vigil 5:30 pm
7:45 am
10:00 am

Ash Wednesday
7:45 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm

Gathering Spirit Mass
Second Sunday of the Month
5:00 pm

 

Question of the Week
7 February 2010
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart,
for you have heard the words of my mouth."

- Psalm 138:1

Daily Readings

Sunday Scripture Readings and Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

Reflection:  In today's Gospel, Peter, having confessed that he was a sinner, heard Jesus respond: "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be a fisher of men."  Peter was offered a window of opportunity that came to him when he would have least expected it, after a night of failure.  Peter responded to the challenge by taking a chance and giving God what he did have, namely hope and trust, and suddenly defeat was transformed into victory.  How then do we respond to failure?  Do we see it as a challenge and then at a deeper level see that every challenge is but an opportunity?  We are not responsible for everything that happens in our lives, but we are responsible for our responses.  No one else is, only we are.  Such then is the challenge of faith, for faith is not simply our adherence to a creed or a set of doctrines.  Faith is how we act in life.

Reflective Question:  How can I strengthen the faith of others with the gifts that I have?

Faith Response:  I will use my gifts no matter how simple, to draw others closer to God.

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SCRIPTURE BY HEART

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Mark your Calendars

 
Friday, February 5 - 5:30pm
Parish Pot Luck dinner
Parish hall.  Sponsored by the Pastoral Council.  Please bring your favorite food dish, enough to serve 8 people: salads, entrees & side dishes.  And your own drinks!  Please RSVP to Carolyn at 969-8243 or Stephanie at 565-1991.

Friday, February 12 - 2pm
Valentine Tea Party.
Serra Hall.  Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host their annual Elegant Valentine's Day Tea Party.  Tickets are $25/person and must be purchased in advance.  Call Yvonne Connolly at 687-6746 or Judy at 687-5959.

Wednesday, February 17
Ash Wednesday.
Church.  Masses at 7:45am, 10am, & 5:30pm.

Friday, February 19 - 6:00pm
Stations of the Cross.
Church and Parish Hall.  Stations of the Cross begin at 6pm in the church followed by SOUP DINNER in the Hall.
Soup makers needed.

Wednesday, March 10 - 7pm
"Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus"
Parish Hall.  Frank McGinity, who traveled to the Holy Land recently, will give a presentation of his trip.

Recurring every Friday
T.G.I.F Prayer Group - 7pm to 8pm
Parish Hall.  A prayer group for the whole family.  Everyone welcome.
For more info call Rafael & Jessie Victoria @ 962-3465.

Recurring every Sunday
Growing the Faith - 8:45am to 9:45am
School Library.  A little prayer, meditation, learning and sharing for ADULTS.
What a great way to spend some time while waiting for your kids in Religious Ed.!
Call Sister Kathleen for details at 969-4868 or just drop by the School Office after the 8am Mass.
We follow the Religious Ed Calendar (though otherwise unrelated).

Recurring every First Friday of the month
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:45am
Church.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 7:45am Mass and conclude with Benediction at 12noon.  Please come by and pray for vocations and peace.

Recurring every First Friday of the month
Transition House
Parish Hall Kitchen.  In keeping with our First Friday tradition, we will be responsible for the evening meal at Transition House.  Transition House is a community sponsored temporary home for families with children.
Help is needed - if you can help for this one evening, please call Rina & Alvin Bentajado at 687-8737.  Monetary donations may be sent c/o Mt Carmel Parish.


Mission Statement

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
is a Catholic Community
which offers a holy, joyful, and peaceful place
to worship God, study His Word, and do His work.
All people are welcome as we journey
together in faith
to live out the love of Jesus Christ
through the intercession of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

 

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